United Airlines confirms departure delays not caused by cybersecurity concerns
United Airlines said Tuesday that a software update triggered a glitch that forced it to halt departures nationwide, briefly crippling one of the nation's biggest carriers on a busy travel day.
United Airlines said Tuesday that a software update triggered a glitch that forced it to halt departures nationwide, briefly crippling one of the nation's biggest carriers on a busy travel day.
United Airlines lifts nationwide ground stop after equipment outage
United Airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday to ground all its flights for around 40 minutes in the United States due to equipment failure.
United Airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday to ground all its flights for around 40 minutes in the United States due to equipment failure.
Delta flight from Atlanta forced to return after passenger reportedly suffers diarrhea on plane
A Delta pilot allegedly had to make an emergency landing back to the origin city when a passenger's loose bowels resulted in diarrhea all the way through the plane. A supposed snippet of the pilot's call was shared on social media.
A Delta pilot allegedly had to make an emergency landing back to the origin city when a passenger's loose bowels resulted in diarrhea all the way through the plane. A supposed snippet of the pilot's call was shared on social media.
Air Canada passengers kicked off flight for refusing to sit on vomit-covered seats
An Air Canada passenger claims that two of her fellow travelers were recently escorted off a plane because they refused to sit on vomit-covered seats for a five-hour flight.
An Air Canada passenger claims that two of her fellow travelers were recently escorted off a plane because they refused to sit on vomit-covered seats for a five-hour flight.
Small plane crash at Colorado golf course miraculously leaves 2 unharmed
The pilot was compelled to execute an emergency landing at the Meridian Golf Club after taking off from Centennial Airport. T
The pilot was compelled to execute an emergency landing at the Meridian Golf Club after taking off from Centennial Airport. T
New Google feature will tell you the best time to book your flight
Google Flights is also testing a pilot program that will pay you the difference if your ticket gets any cheaper between the day you book and the day you depart.
Google Flights is also testing a pilot program that will pay you the difference if your ticket gets any cheaper between the day you book and the day you depart.
Labor Day weekend travel; expect crowded airports, full flights
By some measures, air travelers have enjoyed a less stressful summer than last year, but canceled flights remain elevated as airlines face their last big test of the prime vacation season: Labor Day weekend.
By some measures, air travelers have enjoyed a less stressful summer than last year, but canceled flights remain elevated as airlines face their last big test of the prime vacation season: Labor Day weekend.
Airports pledge to make flying easier for passengers with dementia
Over 14 million people are expected to check into airports nationwide for Labor Day weekend.
Over 14 million people are expected to check into airports nationwide for Labor Day weekend.
Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ visitors to US
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
FAA investigating 5K pilots accused of hiding conditions that would make them unfit to fly: report
The pilots – who are military veterans – allegedly did not disclose they were receiving disability benefits for potentially disqualifying medical conditions.
The pilots – who are military veterans – allegedly did not disclose they were receiving disability benefits for potentially disqualifying medical conditions.
American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
FAA warns airlines to keep crews away from running jet engines
Federal safety regulators are warning airlines to make sure that workers stay away from jet engines that are still running.
Federal safety regulators are warning airlines to make sure that workers stay away from jet engines that are still running.
FAA invests $121M for airport modifications to reduce risk of runway incursions
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will invest millions of additional funds to modify airports nationwide with the goal of reducing the risk of close-call incidents.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will invest millions of additional funds to modify airports nationwide with the goal of reducing the risk of close-call incidents.
Delta launches new health technologies for in-flight medical emergencies
Airline’s chief health officer detailed new capabilities ‘above and beyond’ FAA requirements.
Airline’s chief health officer detailed new capabilities ‘above and beyond’ FAA requirements.
Southwest is limiting service that lets passengers buy better spot in boarding line
The perk starts at $15 but can be higher, depending on the length of the flight and demand for seats.
The perk starts at $15 but can be higher, depending on the length of the flight and demand for seats.
United Airlines pilot charged after ax attack on airport parking gate
A United Airlines pilot has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly using an ax to destroy a barrier gate at an employee parking lot at Denver's airport.
A United Airlines pilot has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly using an ax to destroy a barrier gate at an employee parking lot at Denver's airport.
New FAA rules allow flying over Taliban-held Afghanistan
The United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cut time and fuel consumption for East-West travel, though airlines remain hesitant.
The United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cut time and fuel consumption for East-West travel, though airlines remain hesitant.
United Airlines pilot cuts Maui vacation short, flies tourists off island amid wildfires
Wearing sneakers, shorts, and a polo shirt, Vince Eckelkamp co-piloted a jetliner to help get hundreds of people out of Maui as the wildfires erupted.
Wearing sneakers, shorts, and a polo shirt, Vince Eckelkamp co-piloted a jetliner to help get hundreds of people out of Maui as the wildfires erupted.
Malaysia Airlines passenger arrested after 'emergency' forces plane to turn around mid-flight
An airline flight from Australia to Malaysia has returned to Sydney where a disruptive passenger was arrested hours later in what police described as an emergency incident.
An airline flight from Australia to Malaysia has returned to Sydney where a disruptive passenger was arrested hours later in what police described as an emergency incident.
Dallas woman who said airline passenger was 'not real' apologizes in tearful video
38-year-old Tiffany Gomas posted a video for the first time since the footage of her profanity-laden rant on a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Orlando went viral.
38-year-old Tiffany Gomas posted a video for the first time since the footage of her profanity-laden rant on a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Orlando went viral.